General Responsibilities
The ABA Counselor-Education is responsible for providing educational instruction to assigned individual in a structured classroom environment designed to promote intellectual, emotional and social growth. The ABA Counselor will assist in implementing individualized programs that are appropriate to the ages and populations served, specifically children and adolescents (ages 5-21 years) with autism, intellectually/developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury. The ABA-Counselor-Education will typically be assigned to a classroom but may be required to work with individuals from other classrooms, as assigned by supervisors.
Populations served are intensely physically challenging. The position requires that staff be aware that individual who are served may exhibit aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior. Individual served may have had multiple treatment failures prior to this placement. This requires the ABA-Counselor-Education to be constantly alert and ready to respond to the individual's needs according to effective behavior analytic interventions.
Starting Pay Rate:
Minimum of 50 college credits: $18.50/hr. +
Bachelor's degree: $21.50/hr. +
Melmark continues to be committed to increasing wages and has allocated $5.5 million since 2016.
Bonus:
Minimum of 50 college credits: $3,000
Bachelor's degree: $5,000
Basic Qualifications
Education/Training: minimum of 50 college credits; Bachelor's degree preferred
Certifications/Licensure: A valid US driver's license and a minimum age of twenty-one (21) years old. Must be capable of attaining approved Melmark driver status. Successful completion of employer provided certification in CPR, First Aid and Crisis Intervention.
Skill(s): Working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office. Possess strong teaching skills with emphasis on individuals who are emotionally, behaviorally, physically and/or developmentally challenged. Ability to implement function based interventions for the reduction of challenging behaviors. Experience in the principles and application of Applied Behavior Analysis. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are assets.
Experience: Prefer at least one (1) year experience with specialized populations.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Retirement Plan (403B/match), Tuition Assistance, (Free) Onsite BCBA Supervision for ABA/Special Education, Professional Development, Expert Speaker Series, Tuition Partner Programs, Life Insurance, Pension Contribution, Employee Assistance Program, and Vacation and Sick Time Benefits .
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Berwyn, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• This position requires a mandatory 2 week orientation Monday- Friday 8:30am-5pm. Would you be able to commit to this orientation with advanced notice?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Valid U.S. driver's license for 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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